1961 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles

Angela Mortimer defeated Christine Truman in the final, 4–6, 6–4, 7–5 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1961 Wimbledon Championships. It was the last all-British final to date. Maria Bueno was the reigning champion, but did not defend her title due to jaundice.

Seeds
Sandra Reynolds (semifinals) 🇦🇺 Margaret Smith (quarterfinals) 🇬🇧 Ann Haydon (fourth round) 🇦🇺 Lesley Turner (second round) 🇲🇽 Yola Ramírez (quarterfinals) 🇬🇧 Christine Truman (final) 🇬🇧 Angela Mortimer (champion) 🇺🇸 Karen Hantze (quarterfinals)

As originally seeded, 🇺🇸 Darlene Hard was the fifth seed, but when she withdrew from the championships before the draw was made, the seeding list was redrafted and she was replaced by Yola Ramírez.